The Telephone Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

Restoration Updates

October 22, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Storefront Openings Prepped at the Woolworth Building

Worker rolling grey waterproofing around storefront frame. — Crews apply liquid-applied waterproofing around the Woolworth building’s storefront opening.

Crews at the Woolworth building are preparing the storefront openings for installation using a fluid-applied flashing—a gray, primer-like waterproof coating applied before installation. Using roller brushes, crews coat the full perimeter of each opening to create a seamless, watertight and airtight barrier. This step ensures lasting protection against moisture intrusion and safeguards the restored structure from future weathering.

Worker applying waterproof coating with roller brush. — Crews ensure the storefront openings are waterproofed before installation.

Learn more about the full restoration plan for the F.W. Woolworth Co. building.

MORE BLOGS ON F.W. WOOLWORTH CO.

October 23, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

First-Floor Electrical Conduits Installed Throughout the Woolworth Building

October 20, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Second-Floor Drywall Installation Underway at the Woolworth Building

October 18, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

First Floor Drywall Installation Begins at the Woolworth Building

October 17, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

First Floor Denim Insulation Installed at the Woolworth Building

October 15, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

West Wall Framing Completed at the Woolworth Building

October 14, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Second Floor Ductwork Is Installed at the Woolworth Building

October 12, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Window Openings are Prepared for Installation at the Woolworth Building

October 10, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Drywall is Delivered at the Woolworth Building

October 9, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Electrical Conduit is Installed at Woolworth Building

October 7, 2025 • F.W. Woolworth Co.

Metal Framing Is Installed Around the Structural Beams at the Woolworth Building

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Restoration Updates | See daily progress on Historic Cleveland Street

The Telephone Building

Shellac Sealing Begins on Exposed Woodwork in the Telephone Building

Hallway and Office Space Ductwork Advancing at the Peoples Bank Building

F.W. Woolworth Co.

First-Floor Electrical Conduits Installed Throughout the Woolworth Building

Drywall Removal Completes on the First Floor of the Brown Brothers Building

Electrical Removal Completed at 635 Cleveland Street

SEE ALL UPDATES

An exciting new chapter of historic restoration begins for four unique properties on Cleveland Street in Downtown Clearwater.

See the magnificent transformation now underway

FOR INFORMATION

Scott Dobbins
scott@hybridgecre.com